Distance from Chicago to Fort Collins by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Fort Collins (CO) is 908 miles or 1460 kilometers or 788 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Fort Collins is 1006 miles (1620 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 98 miles or 160 km.

Chicago to Fort Collins Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Fort Collins, CO
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Fort Collins, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Fort Collins, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Fort Collins, CO

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Fort Collins, Colorado is 1006 miles or 1620 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Fort Collins, CO is 1006 miles or 1620 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Fort Collins, Colorado is approximately 1006 miles (1620 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Fort Collins, CO

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Fort Collins, CO?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Fort Collins take?
Chicago and Fort Collins are 17 hours 47 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and Fort Collins

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Fort Collins (CO) is 1 Hours.
Fort Collins time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Fort Collins
2025-12-19, 19:43:50 CST	2025-12-19, 18:43:50 MST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Fort Collins Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Fort Collins, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1006 mi	1620 km	873.61 nmi
Straight line distance	908 mi	1460 km	788 nmi
Difference	98 mi	160 km	85 nmi

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